In support of my alma mater and to give a friend good press, I wanted to post this little blurb about long-time friend and fellow MASA member, Anne Baker, and her track and field performance this past weekend. Way to go, Anne!
The following blurb is taken from the news post about the event on the UR Athletics home page:
Senior Anne Baker finished fifth in her qualifying round at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships at Illinois Wesleyan Univesity.
Baker threw the weight 15.59 meters, 51 ft., 1.75 inches. The distance was just short of qualifying for a spot in the finals.
And the background information to help clarify what the heck I’m talking about:
Senior weight thrower Anne Baker has been selected to compete in the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships this week.
Baker will compete on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. The meet is being conducted on Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, 2005. This is her first NCAA appearance.
She is seeded eighth in a field of 13 individuals. Her qualifying performance of 16.20 meters (53 ft., 1.75 in.) is a Rochester event record and tied the New York State Collegiate Track Conference (NYSCTC) record. Baker won the State title on February 25 with that 16.20 meter throw.
Either way, don’t cross her path. She’ll toss something very heavy at you, and hit you up to 53 feet away.
Thanks Daryl! Now about that dinner you promised me if I made it to Nats… š
That’s right! Let’s plan for it soon. š